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TxOLAN Membership

TxOLAN is comprised of ranches from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico.  Being a TxOLAN member entitles your ranch to discounts at the show, advertising on the website, a vote for the membership at the general meeting, and other membership rights.   Discounts are based on current membership for existing members and for new members it can either be on membership for the show year or by becoming a member in the current year by October 15th, for early bird, or December 31st for registration.  For more details contact Tom Kania at www.alpacagal@aol.com. 

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Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to volunteer for the show and they can be enjoyable and rewarding experiences.  TxOLAN takes great pride in their volunteers and last year started a reward program.  For anyone who volunteers a minimum of two hours of their time they will receive a recognition pin.  There are many volunteers position that are at the show and require only two hours of your time.  There are also Core Staff Positions that require you to be involved at some level prior to the show and/or for an extended amount of time.  Each Core Staff Position is a two-year commitment; the first year is as an apprentice and then the following year as the lead.  You can learn more about volunteer just a few of the positions by reading the brief description below, visiting with a person who has volunteered in years past, or by contacting the volunteer coordinator.

Event Coordinator – Responsible for coordinating and planning the event in all aspects and to perform the task as committee chair for all committees.  Reports to the TxOLAN Board on progress and performs the task of any volunteer that is absent.

Volunteer Coordinator – Organizes the volunteers and recruits volunteers.  Works with each core staff member to identify the number of volunteers they require to fulfill their task.

Registration Desk Administrator -  This individual is responsible for the registration desk, process of the check in, information desk throughout the show, check out process, and assisting the Event coordinator with getting the show moving.  They assist the Auction

Show Superintendent – Ensures that the show is conducted in full accordance with the AOBA Show Division rules.  Responsible for the accuracy of the information and results of the halter and performance show entries.  Good organizations skills, experience with Excel and a complete understanding of the show rules will be very helpful.  Works very closely with the Event Coordinator.

Fleece Superintendent – Is responsible for organizing and coordinating the fleece portion of the show.  They work with the Show Superintendent to estimate number of ribbons for ordering, make sure the judging station is as requested by the judges, check in the fleece, and make sure that TxOLAN is following the AOBA rules on the fleece portion.

Show Ring Administrator – This individual is responsible for coordinating and setting up the show ring and making sure that the positions are staffed.  They are second in command to the Show Superintendent and also responsible for getting the rings set up for obstacle and other performance classes.  They assist gatekeepers and ring stewards when required.

Gatekeepers – Are responsible for making sure everyone one is ready to enter the ring and in the appropriate order.

Ring Steward – Assist the judge in the ring, may be required to assist the handler in holding the animal and give them guidance in the ring standard.

Program Administrator – Gathers all the ads and information for the program and gets it to the printer.

Silent  and Live Auction Administrator –  This individual gather donation items for the live and silent auction and works with the board to determine what is live auction versus silent.  They oversee the auction during the show and collections of the proceeds after.

Fashion Show Administrator -  Coordinates the fashion show.  Is responsible for gathering the items, models, and setting up the stage.

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Show Forms

Click here to download the
Expense Report Spreadsheet

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Halter Show

We qualified for a Level IV show!  This show is sometimes referred to as the regional show for the Southern Region and was attended by over 250 farms from as many as 26 states.  It is a great show to attend for both the show and the education. We hope you'll join us next year as we continue to grow and improve!

Click here to download the 2007 Halter Show Results

Click here to download the 2008 Halter Show Results

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Fleece Show

Our fleece show continues to grow with our halter show and has become a really nice fleece show. Save those fleeces from this shearing and make sure to turn them in the next show so we can break the Level IV mark!

Click here to download the 2007 Fleece Show Results

*** 2008 Fleece Show Results are not yet available

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Spinners Spin-Off

TxOLAN is having a Spin-Off competition again this year. A Spin-Off requires sending in two ounces of your prime fiber. A spinner will then process and spin your fiber. It will then be judged on several aspects.  We hope you will check out this competition at the show and join us next year if you missed this opportunity.

Click here to download the 2007 Spin-off Results

Click here to download the 2008 Spin-off Results - PDF format

Click here to download the 2008 Spin-off Results - XLS format

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Photo Contest

Click here to download the 2007 Photo Results

Click here to download the 2008 Photo Results